"It has been a slow and demanding recovery, but the Blaugrana never stopped believing in one of the La Masia players earmarked as a first-team star since his early days in the academy. Such is the faith in Bernal that Barcelona decided to renew his contract even before he had returned to the pitch, extending his deal until 2029 with the approval of the coaching staff and Hansi Flick."
"The past year has not been easy for Bernal, given the seriousness of his injury and the long and difficult recovery. The 18-year-old academy ace has had to be patient, but has always had the backing of the coaching staff and the board. Barça have been cautious in managing his return as they do not want surprises or setbacks after such a complicated operation. But Hansi Flick was clear that, from November onwards, he would start giving him minutes gradually."
Marc Bernal returned to Barcelona's starting XI against Alaves more than a year after a serious knee injury. The recovery was slow and demanding, but the club maintained faith and renewed his contract until 2029 with coaching staff and Hansi Flick's approval. Barcelona president Joan Laporta described Bernal as a potential future captain. The club managed his return cautiously to avoid setbacks, and Flick planned to gradually increase his minutes from November. Bernal and the club rejected multiple loan offers in summer to keep him at Barcelona. Bernal is expected to receive more playing time and grow in prominence.
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